Ingredient · dataset v56
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A C8/C10 (caprylic/capric) polyglyceryl ester, below the C12 bar. Round-3 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Polyglyceryl ester
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Micellar waters
Micellar waters (1)
Related polyglyceryl ester
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate — No known trigger
- Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A C8/C10 (caprylic/capric) polyglyceryl ester, below the C12 bar. Round-3 2b, approved.
Does Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.